Bellucci studied law at the University of Perugia and to support her studies, she began modeling, which quickly became her full-time career.
In 1988, she moved to Milan and joined Elite Model Management, working with major fashion houses like Dolce & Gabbana and Dior.
• Acting Career: Transitioned into film in the early 1990s.
• Gained recognition in Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) as one of Dracula’s brides.
• Starred in acclaimed European films such as Malèna (2000), which cemented her reputation as a leading actress.
• Appeared in Hollywood blockbusters including The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions (2003) as Persephone, and The Passion of the Christ (2004) as Mary Magdalene.
• In 2015, she became the oldest Bond girl at age 50, playing Lucia Sciarra in Spectre.
Awards & Recognition
Recipient of the David di Donatello, Globo d’Oro, and Nastro d’Argento awards. She has also been nominated for César and Saturn Awards. In 2018, Forbes Italy listed her among the 100 most successful Italian women.
Personal Life
• Married photographer Claudio Carlos Basso (1990–1994).
• Later married French actor Vincent Cassel (1999–2013), with whom she has two daughters, including model Deva Cassel.
• Since 2022, she has been in a relationship with director Tim Burton.
🎬 Legacy
Monica Bellucci is admired for her versatility across languages and genres, her enduring presence in both fashion and film, and her ability to embody roles that balance elegance, sensuality, and depth. She remains one of Italy’s most internationally recognized actresses.